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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 378.32 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 378.32 and 156.12 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 378.32 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/378.32 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 378.32 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 59,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063.32/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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